SCUTAGE


Meaning of SCUTAGE in English

[ 'skju:tɪdʒ ]

■ noun (in a feudal society) money paid by a vassal to his lord in lieu of military service.

Origin

ME: from med. L. scutagium , from L. scutum 'shield'.

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